Episode 1193: My Savior's Love

Episode 1193 July 02, 2025 00:10:00
Episode 1193: My Savior's Love
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Episode 1193: My Savior's Love

Jul 02 2025 | 00:10:00

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Show Notes

In this 10:10 Thrive devotional, we explored the beloved hymn “My Savior’s Love,” known for its opening line, “I Stand Amazed in the Presence.” We traced its origins to Charles Hutchinson Gabriel, a prolific gospel hymn writer whose work fueled early 20th-century revival movements. Inspired by a suggestion focusing on Jesus’ agony in Gethsemane, Gabriel’s hymn captured the emotional and theological weight of Christ’s suffering and the wonder of His sacrificial love in a way that continues to resonate deeply with believers today.

The hymn does not simply state theological facts but invites worshipers into a posture of humility and awe, compelling them to consider Jesus not as a distant Savior but as the One whose love is personal and sacrificial. It paints a vivid picture of Jesus’ willingness to endure suffering for others, reminding us of His sweat like drops of blood in Gethsemane and His ultimate sacrifice on the cross. By emphasizing the deeply personal nature of Jesus’ substitutionary work, it transforms atonement from abstract doctrine into a tangible, worshipful reality, moving hearts toward gratitude and adoration.

Ultimately, “My Savior’s Love” deepens our understanding of Jesus by fostering a reverent, emotional response to His love and sacrifice. Its refrain, “How marvelous! How wonderful!” becomes not merely lyrics but a declaration of worship rooted in the believer’s heart. The hymn serves as a reminder that Jesus’ sacrificial love is both deeply personal and immeasurably vast, inviting us to live in constant gratitude for what He has done on our behalf.

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